To obtain the best results with your new landscape,
we recommend the following care for your new plantings: |
Lawns - Seed and Sod: |
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| *Watering: |
For seeding lawns, water every day for the first 6 to 8 weeks, and 1 to 2 times a week after. Keep ground moist, but not wet. |
| Fertilizing: |
Begin regular fertilizer program after the lawn has been mown 3 times. |
| Traffic: |
Keep foot traffic to a minimum for the first 3 months on a seeded lawn, 1 month on a sodded lawn. |
| Mowing: |
Begin mowing when the new grass reaches 3 inches. Set mowing height as high as possible. |
| Weed Control: |
Can apply after 3 mowings. |
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Trees and Shrubs: |
| *Watering: |
Water 1 to 2 times a week for the first 2 weeks, then once a week for the next 2 weeks, then as needed. |
| Fertilizing: |
Begin any fertilizer use the second year. |
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Perennials and Ground Covers: |
| *Watering: |
Water every other day for the first 2 weeks, 1 to 2 times a week for the following 2 to 3 weeks, then as needed. |
| Fertilizing: |
Begin any fertilizer use the second year. |
| Weed Control: |
Pull weeks while small. |
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| *When watering, adjust as needed based on natural rainfall. |